Education

Annual Scholarship Competition

Hailed as the best of its kind in Ohio, Tuesday Musical’s Annual Scholarship Competition provides valuable support for talented university students embarking on careers as music educators and performers.

The 2018 Scholarship Competition drew a record 174 applicants and awarded 22 scholarships totaling $25,300. Since 1955 and with support from generous donors and volunteers, Tuesday Musical has awarded nearly 550 scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000.

The 2018 winners are posted at the bottom of this page. Congratulations to all participants and their teachers! (Slide the year button to the right for past years' winners.)

Redeem the voucher at the Student Ticket Table located in the EJ Thomas Hall Ticket Office Lobby on the night of the concert.

BONUS for parents/adult companions: If a parent/adult wants to purchase a reduced-priced companion seat, both the student and the adult should go to the Ticket Window nearest the Student Ticket Table to obtain both the free student ticket and purchase the adult ticket. Parent/adult companion tickets are $15.

Have a large group? Please call the Tuesday Musical at 330-761-3460 or e-mail us so we can process your tickets quickly and conveniently in advance.

Bus underwriting is available for groups of 20+ students. Please call the Tuesday Musical at 330-761-3460 or e-mail us.

Student Ticket Vouchers

Master Classes

World-acclaimed musicians teach students in these intense yet invaluable classes.

Master Classes Details

A master class is a class given to students of a particular discipline by an expert of that discipline. In our case, that's music! The difference between a normal class and a master class is typically the setup. In a master class, all the students (and often spectators) watch and listen as the master takes one student at a time. The student (typically intermediate or advanced, depending on the status of the master) usually performs a single piece which they have prepared, and the master will give them advice on how to play it, often including anecdotes about the composer, demonstrations of how to play certain passages, and admonitions of common technical errors. The student is then usually expected to play the piece again, in light of the master's comments, and the student may be asked to play a passage repeatedly to attain perfection.

Normally, an artist will work with three or four students and the class lasts approximately two hours. These master classes are held at various venues, from university recital halls to library auditoriums. The master classes are attended by other students and the public is always welcome.

School Programs

For large or small student groups, guest artists come to schools to present short performances with engaging Q-and-A sessions.

School Programs Details

For large or small student groups, guest artists come to schools to present short performances with engaging Q-and-A sessions.

Sometimes, students are invited to the concert venue to watch open rehearsals that are often follwed with Q-and-A sessions with the musicians. Tuesday Musical can provide funding to help cover bus transportation costs for student groups.

Residencies

Residencies Details

Our guest artists teach, perform and inspire during multi-day visits to K-12 schools, universities, retirement communities, libraries, workplaces and other venues. For example, the acclaimed Escher String Quartet, Tuesday Musical's ensemble-in-residence, visits 3-4 times each season to work closely with students, perform, and share the gift of music throughout our region.

Brahms Allegro Junior Music Club

Young members develop their music skills, perform for peers, and participate in regional competitions.

Brahms Allegro Junior Music Club Details

Membership in Brahms Allegro is open to students from K-12.

Performance Opportunities:

Members are encouraged to play for each other if they so desire. A relaxed atmosphere helps students to become more comfortable performing for people.

Programs are held in locations such as the Steinway Piano Gallery Cleveland, the Akron Art Museum Lehner Auditorium and the Akron-Summit County Public Library Auditorium

Members of Brahms Allegro are eligible to participate in the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs’ annual Junior Music Festival and Junior Composers Contest.

Brahms Allegro members receive vouchers for free tickets to all Tuesday Musical concerts.

If you know a student who might be interested please contact Cheryl Boigegrain for more information at cimprovise@aol.com.

Bus Funding

We help cover the cost of bus/van transportation for schools or groups bringing 20 or more students to any of our concerts and educational opportunities.

Bus Funding Details

We help cover the cost of bus/van transportation for schools or groups bringing 20 or more students to any of our concerts and educational opportunities. Please call the Tuesday Musical office at 330-761-3460 or e-mail us.

Decompression Chamber

An antidote to workplace stress, our Decompression Chamber brings free concerts to hospitals, factories, government offices, social service agencies, and other high-pressure environments.

Decompression Chamber Details

An antidote to workplace stress, our Decompression Chamber brings free concerts to hospitals, factories, government offices, social service agencies, and other high-pressure environments.

Kennedy Center Partners in Education

Together with schools and teachers, we're integrating the arts to enhance student learning.

Kennedy Center Partners in Education Details

Recognizing our commitment to arts education, Tuesday Musical has has been chosen to join this prestigious and powerful program of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

We're part of a team that includes the Tri-County Educational Service Center, Wayne Center for the Arts, and the College of Wooster. Nationwide there are approximately 100 partnership teams in nearly 40 states and the District of Columbia.

Our team is providing professional arts learning opportunities for teachers throughout northeast Ohio as a way to increase the artistic literacy of young people.

Kennedy Center Workshops

Tuesday Musical and the Kennedy Center Partners in Education program are offering three free arts-integration workshops for educators in October and January.

Open to all educators, the free workshops are 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Lippman School, 750 White Pond Drive, Akron. No musical background is needed, but pre-registration is required.